National Sports
Jets host the Kings on losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Los Angeles Kings (18-14-10, in the Pacific Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (15-22-5, in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets head into a matchup against the Los Angeles Kings as losers of 11 straight games. Winnipeg has an 8-9-3 record in home games and a 15-22-5 record overall. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes look to keep win streak going, host the Kraken
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Seattle Kraken (20-14-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (27-14-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes aim to keep a three-game win streak going when they host the Seattle Kraken. Carolina has gone 15-8-1 at home and 27-14-3 overall. The Hurricanes are 16-5-2 when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild in action against the Islanders after overtime victory
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
New York Islanders (24-15-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (26-11-8, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild host the New York Islanders after the Wild took down the Seattle Kraken 3-2 in overtime. Minnesota is 26-11-8 overall and 13-4-5 at home. The Wild are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lightning take win streak into game against the Flyers
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning (26-13-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (22-12-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning will attempt to build upon an eight-game win streak with a victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Philadelphia has a 12-5-5 record at home and a 22-12-8 record overall. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elina Svitolina digs deep to reach the WTA tournament semifinals in Auckland
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Top-seeded Eina Svitolina produced another gritty performance Friday to beat Sonay Kartal in three sets and to reach the semifinals of the WTA Tour stop in Auckland. Svitolina, ranked 13, trailed 5-3 in the third set before rallying to beat Kartal 6-4, 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5). Kartal had the upper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martinelli sorry for ‘heat of the moment’ conduct toward injured Bradley in Arsenal-Liverpool match
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli apologized to Conor Bradley after bundling the injured Liverpool defender off the field in the final seconds of the teams’ 0-0 draw in the Premier League on Thursday. Bradley was writhing around in pain near the sideline after landing awkwardly on his left knee making a clearance in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ski jumping overshadowed by cheating scandal after Norway caught tampering with uniforms
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Ski jumping is no fashion contest, but there will be nearly as much scrutiny on what jumpers wear at the Winter Olympics as the form of their flight and the distance they travel. A scandal from last year’s world championships in which the Norwegian team was caught doctoring their jumping suits to get a competitive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Glitter, grit and the 50-km grind: What to know about cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Cross-country skiing, the rugged grandfather of snow competition, will give its brightest stars a defining stage at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Sporting greats such as Jessie Diggins of the United States and Italy’s own Federico Pellegrino arrive at the Feb. 6–22 Games still in form but nearing the end of their careers. A cornerstone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know about Nordic combined and its Olympic future
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Nordic combined, the only Olympic sport that bars women from competition, dates to the original Winter Games but may not survive beyond the Milan Cortina competition. The sport that fuses ski jumping with cross-country skiing is in jeopardy because it doesn’t have a big following and a small number of countries dominate the podium. If ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know about biathlon at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Biathlon combines cross-country skiing with precision rifle shooting. The sport, which originated from military training exercises in Scandinavia, is a real crowd-pleaser filled with tension and drama. Here’s what to know about biathlon at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. How it works Some liken biathlon to running up 20 flights of stairs and then trying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vide, Loyola Marymount beat San Francisco 84-82 in 2OT
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jan Vide scored 23 points and Jalen Shelley hit the game-winning layup with five seconds left in double as Loyola Marymount beat San Francisco 84-82 on Thursday. Vide added seven rebounds and seven assists for the Lions (11-7, 2-3 West Coast Conference) while shooting 8 of 18 and 6 of 6 ... Read More »
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